Finance Manager WWF Uganda

Position: Finance Manager. Uganda Country Office

Reports to: Country Director, Uganda Country Office

Supervises: All Uganda Country Office Finance & Admin

Staff Location:Kampala



Mission of the Department:

To ensure a high performing Uganda Country Office with efficient operating systems, professional and skilled staff, and strong financial resources, delivering conservation impact on issues and in places that are key for WWF’s Network Initiatives and other global conservation priorities.

Major Functions

• Supervises and coordinates the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and systems for all financial support services in Uganda Country Office. including accounting, financial reporting, auditing. IT systems, budgeting, internal controls, and adherence to guidelines developed by WWF International and WWF Eastern and Southern Africa

• Provides support to the Country Director to develop and implement the Uganda Country Office Operational Plan. and to raise funds for Uganda Country Office; and

• Makes quarterly financial reports to the Regional Chief Finance Officer and advises him/her on opportunities for improvement as well as potential risks.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Supports the Country Director in the development and implementation of a Uganda Country Office Operational Plan;

Coordinates the preparation of annual operational /project budgets and forecasts for Uganda Country Office.

in accordance with the annual planning cycle and in close collaboration with project staff;

Assists in the preparation and review of all Uganda Country Office project proposals to be submitted for

funding; and

Ensures that all project budgets are fully funded.

Ensures thatall Uganda Country Office field offices have appropriate financial and administrative structures in place, with qualified staff:

Ensures that timely and appropriate financial information is provided to Uganda Country Office management, WWF Eastern and Southern Africa, WWF International, and other WWF offices as required; Develops and delivers on a timetable for data transfer from all Uganda Country Office offices, to ensure timely preparation of consolidated financial reports; Directs the preparation and distribution of all project financial reports;

Prepares, administers, and controls approved consultancy contracts / agreements and sub-grants; Ensures that all Uganda Country Office offices properly monitor and fulfil contractual obligations; Ensures that external and internal audits are properly organised, and that there is proper and timely follow-up of audit recommendations;

Liaises with WWF Eastern and Southern Africa on calls for funds for Uganda Country Office projects; Coordinates transfers of funds to Uganda Country Office offices;

Carries out periodic evaluations of Uganda Country Office financial reports, systems, procedures, and internal controls;

Supervises all Finance staff in all Uganda Country Office offices; and

Ensures that all Finance staff in Uganda Country Office have clearly-defined objectives, indicators of achieve­ment, and quarterly/annual work plans.

Ensures that all Uganda Country Office field office:; a the WWF International Field Office Procedures as set out in the appropriate manuals, and, where appropriate,


Requirement:

• A degree in Accounting, and

• At least seven years (post chartered accountancy qualificationjexperience in these areas.

• Full accounting qualification i.e.CPA. ACCA , CIMA or equivalent;

• Advanced degree will be an added advantage;

• Demonstrated skills in developing, managing, and evaluating financial and administrative plans and policies;

• Experience working with government and donors;

• A thorough knowledge of. and dexterity with ERP software(0racle and ACCPACc);

Experience working with international organizations involved in environmental and/or community issues would be an advantage, Strong leadership abilities;

The ability to work under pressure;

Excellent inter-personal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels, within Uganda Country Office and, as required, with external stakeholders,

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; and

• Adherence to WWF’s values, which are: Engaging, Optimistic. Knowledgeable and Determined

V. Supervisory Responsibilities The Finance Manager is responsible for the supervision of all Uganda Country Office finance staff. Direct day-to-day management will be exercised over staff based in Harare. The Finance Manager will involve himself/herself as appropriate in the hiring, development, and evaluation of all Uganda Country Office finance staff.

VI. Working Relationships Internal: Interacts and works closely and on a regular basis with finance and administrative staff in all Uganda Country Office offices, as well as with other Uganda Country Office senior managers and project staff. Coordinates and interacts as appropriate with members of WWF Eastern and Southern Africa Programm Office, WWF International, and other WWF offices.

External: Interacts as required with governmental institutions, donors, and other stakeholders, in collaboration with the Country Director as appropriate
Salary: - USD/month
Experience: 5
How to apply:

Candidates meeting the required qualifications, skills and experience should send a letter of application and a detailed CV, telephone contacts and addresses of at least 3 referees to the Country Director, WWF Uganda Country Office, P.O Box 8758, Kampala OR email kampalagwwfuganda.org not later than 6th December 2011